May 14, 2026

REVEALED! Why Ooni of Ife Married A Prophetess As His Wife

By Farouk Mohammed

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has revealed that he married Moronke Naomi due to her spiritual strength.

Oba Adeyeye unveiled Naomi, a prophetess, was announced as the new Olori on Thursday with sparking diverse reactions, trailing her emergence.

In a statement, the Ooni’s Director of Media and Public Affairs Moses Olafare said the monarch married her because she has the fear of God.

“Her Majesty, Olori Moronke Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi is the new Yeyeluwa Oodua.
“Necessary rites fully performed,” the statement read.

She had on Friday undergone some traditional rites in Ile-Ife as she assumed the position.

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